Frank Fenner
Frank Fenner | |
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| Born | Frank Johannes Fenner 21 December 1914 |
| Died | 22 November 2010 (aged 95) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Other names | Frank John Fenner (after 1938) |
| Education | University of Adelaide |
| Occupation | Virology |
| Employer | Australian National University |
| Known for | Eradication of smallpox Control of Australia's rabbit plague |
| Spouse | Ellen Margaret Bobbie Roberts |
| Parent(s) | Albert Charles Fenner and Emma Louise "Peggy" Hirt |
Frank John Fenner (21 December 1914 – 22 November 2010) was an Australian scientist with a distinguished career in the field of virology. His two greatest achievements are cited as overseeing the eradication of smallpox, and the attempted control of Australia's rabbit plague through the introduction of Myxoma virus.
The Australian Academy of Science awards annually the prestigious Fenner Medal for distinguished research in biology by a scientist under 40 years of age.